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Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have access to three more NES games as part of their subscription: NES Open Tournament Golf, Solomon’s Key and Super Dodge Ball. That trio of classic games joins the 20-game lineup that launched in September. Perhaps more interesting than the addition of three additional NES games is an unexpected release of “special save data” for The Legend of Zelda, a game that was part of the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online launch lineup. That save data will let players “start their adventure with a ton of rupees and items, including the White Sword, Magical Shield, Blue Ring and Power Bracelet.” Basically, that save file will make The Legend of Zelda a much easier game to start playing for newcomers. In a press release, Nintendo promised to release more special save data for other NES titles, “offering fun new entry points into fan-favorite games.” If you’re unfamiliar with the NES games … [Read more...] about Nintendo adds more NES games to Switch Online lineup

What happens on the internet does not stay on the internet. For better or worse, our culture is shaped and molded by what’s happening on social media. When online culture becomes toxic and regressive, so do our lives, and that works in the other way as well. If our lives are toxic, it’s unlikely that we’re going to make online spaces more positive. The memes we share hold power, and that power can be, and has been, exploited. On Aug. 21, the official Twitter account for Cyberpunk 2077 was criticized when it sent out a tired joke as a reply to a fan. The game’s official account admonished a fan for stating that they wanted to see more at Gamescom from the “guys” at CD Projekt Red, the studio developing the game. On its face, this reply may not seem like a big deal to some of the audience. But the “Did you just assume my gender?” meme has been thrown around for years, a dog whistle designed to paint transfolk as overly aggressive, anal and … [Read more...] about Cyberpunk’s transphobic tweet is part of a much larger issue with game marketing

Chances are if you’ve played the Zero Escape games — a trilogy that combines visual novel elements with complex puzzle-solving, all wrapped up in a mind-bending story full of death and murder — you’re also a fan of the similarly blood-splattered, dialogue-oriented Danganronpa franchise. It’s only fitting that their creators, Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi (of Danganronpa and Zero Escape, respectively) have joined up to form their own indie studio. Too Kyo Games was revealed as part of a Famitsu Magazine livestream earlier today, during which the seven-member team introduced what it currently has in production. There are four projects in the works at Too Kyo Games thus far, many of which resemble the dark anime style of Danganronpa and Zero Escape. One game will be led by Kodaka and Uchikoshi, and it’s the highest priority at the studio right now. It’s not clear what the game will be about, but expect several teens entangled with … [Read more...] about Danganronpa and Zero Escape creators join forces, launching new, super-team studio

Here are our picks for the absolute best PS4 games. From blockbusters to indies, action roller-coasters to contemplative explorations, these are the best games available right now for Sony’s PlayStation 4, as selected by the voracious gamers of VG247. We’ll be checking back in with new games on the regular, as old favourites are retired and new challengers rise above the pack to win a place in our hearts. It’s been a while since we last updated this list, and 2017 has long since drawn to a close. During last year we got some new info on games that might one day make this list, like Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding and The Last of Us: Part 2. But for now, the most recent additions to our list are the mainstream smash-hit sensation Fortnite: Battle Royale and Capcom’s action-RPG epic Monster Hunter World. At the end of last year, Middle Earth: Shadow of War arrived to succeed the venerable old Shadow of Mordor on our list – building on the rock-solid … [Read more...] about The best PS4 games in 2018: every must-play on Sony’s flagship console

E3 is often where we get to see or hear about major games for the first time (this year featured Metroid Prime 4 and Anthem, for instance) or where we see more of a previously announced big-name game (like Super Mario Odyssey or God of War). But there's far more at E3 than just those huge games with major franchise or developer names attached to them. Many other games fly under the radar but are nonetheless well worth your attention. We've rounded up a small handful of these games for you below. Semblance (PC) Alex Newhouse | News Reporter I'm always on board with a platformer that manages to find an innovative mechanic, since the platformer genre is so saturated with games. Semblance, a game that started as a South African developer's final university project, creates a world that's essentially made out of Play-Doh, and it lets you deform it to achieve your objectives. Slamming into certain walls or floors compresses or warps them to allow you to reach higher places or avoid spikes … [Read more...] about E3 2017: 11 Cool Games You Might Have Missed